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B5 MOM

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,420 mi
Last recorded29,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 MOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2026 29,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of door piller (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 28,115 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and pitted on the backs b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 26,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 25,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 24,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 23,023 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 21,931 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded/rusty

Offside Front inner chassis rail/upper subframe mounting area (behind brake pipe/flexi hose) heavily corroded

Rear Inner sills at edges starting to corroded (both sides)

Fail 20 May 2020 21,931 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces corroded/rusty

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front inner chassis rail/upper subframe mounting area (behind brake pipe/flexi hose) heavily corroded

Rear Inner sills at edges starting to corroded (both sides)

Pass 20 May 2019 20,973 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch/front subframe mounting point corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 19,654 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 25 May 2017 18,490 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 17,449 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2015 16,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2014 14,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre perished and cracking

offside rear tyre perished and cracking

strongly advise nearside front tyre badly perished and cracking

Pass 21 May 2013 12,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 10,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 7,990 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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B5 MOM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 MOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B5 MOM registered?

B5 MOM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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